October 25, 2012
Silk Embroidery Project – Update
Last week when I showed you the beginnings of this silk embroidery project, I didn’t realize exactly how difficult it would be to write about something, without showing you the “Whole Something.”
October 24, 2012
Hungarian Redwork Project: Preliminary Design Preparations
Well before posting this Hungarian redwork embroidery pattern a week or so ago, I knew it was a design I wanted to work up into a small table runner or centerpiece. Being a bit unsure how to tackle the whole pattern, I’ve been sitting on it for a while. But once I started working with the pattern to make it available for you on Needle ‘n Thread, the juices started flowing, the Muses started humming, and next thing I knew, an idea sprang into my head.
I don’t know if it’s a good idea – many times, when I set out on an embroidery adventure, I start by feeling my way forward in fits and starts, until settling with certainty on the approach. So far, this is the approach I’ve settled on.
October 23, 2012
The Redwork Circus – Book Review
Ok, prepare yourself for some Serious Cuteness! Jenny McWhinney’s new book, The Redwork Circus, is just exactly that – seriously cute!
I should start with a little caveat: I do not, as a rule, like clowns. I have a huge aversion to them, like some people have an aversion to snakes or spiders or slippery eels. Clowns in parades, clowns in children’s books, clowns in movies (whether creepy or not), me as a clown on Halloween as a kid … I just have never liked clowns.
But when I saw The Redwork Circus sneaking out onto the market, I discovered clowns that I actually do like. This book is adorable.
October 22, 2012
William Morris Calendar – Give-Away Winners!
Did you sign up for the William Morris in Appliqué give-away? I’m excited to announce the two lucky winners this morning!
For the winners, and some information on upcoming stuff on Needle ‘n Thread, read on!
October 20, 2012
Free Hand Embroidery Pattern: Leafy Corner
Here’s a little corner leaf hand embroidery design for you! It would work well for adding just a little touch of hand embroidery to your fall kitchen and table linens, and it would also work well for card-making and similar crafts.
I like this leaf design. The swirly parts give the leaves a sense of movement – like a windy day in autumn!
October 19, 2012
Cotton Floss in Color Palettes – New from Sublime Stitching!
This week – today, in fact – Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching is announcing her new cotton embroidery floss, available in color palettes!
October 18, 2012
Dissecting Goldwork & Silk Embroidery – Gently!
Last week, we took a glance at an old fragment of goldwork and silk embroidery. As promised, we’re going to look at it a bit closer today.
